George King (Australian footballer) explained

George King
Fullname:George Linton King
Birth Date:5 October 1892
Birth Place:Melbourne, Victoria
Death Place:Heidelberg, Victoria
Originalteam:Fitzroy Juniors
Height:185 cm
Weight:84 kg
Position:Ruck, key forward
Statsend:1916
Years1:1913, 1915–16
Games Goals1:13 (4)

George Linton King (5 October 1892 – 5 May 1976) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]

The eldest son of George Linton King and Margaret Newton, he grew up in South Melbourne before commencing his football career with the Fitzroy Juniors. He was a tall player in his era, and played in the ruck and as a key forward. Notable events in his short career included being struck by Arthur Bettles in 1915[2] and scoring two goals in a game against Collingwood in 1916.[3]

His football career ended when he was mobilised for service in World War I, departing for Europe in late 1916.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Holmesby, Russell. The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 . Main. Jim . 2014 . 10th . 978-1-921496-32-5 . BAS Publishing . Seaford, Victoria . 480.
  2. News: RICHMOND PLAYER DISQUALIFIED. . . Melbourne, Vic. . 11 June 1915 . 5.
  3. News: FOOTBALL. . . Melbourne, Vic. . 12 June 1916 . 11.
  4. Web site: Discovering Anzacs – George Linton King . National Archives of Australia.